Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic/Motor Vehicle Operator) GS-0640-09

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA • Augusta, GA

48d • $61,722 - $91,815 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Fort Gordon, Georgia. The salary range is $61,722 - $91,815 per year. Ft Gordon is adjacent to Augusta, GA famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft Gordon has a moderate year-round climate and offers close proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) responding to accidents or emergencies involving injuries and/or illnesses; (2) operating a patient transport vehicle; (3) AND providing advanced life support to patients.
• US Citizens

Responsibilities

• Responds to the site of accidents or other emergencies involving injury, illness, or potential environmental risks.
• Assesses condition of patient(s) and selects from a variety of protocols one or several that are deemed appropriate under the given circumstances and based on the paramedics’ evaluation.
• Triages patients to determine which patients are treated and transported first and makes notifications to inform the appropriate medical facility ER of a possible Mass Casualty Incident (MCI).
• Recognizes, stabilizes, and treats a wide variety of medical emergencies, (i.e., heart attacks, state of hydration, strokes, environmental [heat exhaustion, heat stroke, etc.], burns [thermal, radiation, and electrical], suicidal patients, etc.)
• Maintains Emergency Vehicles (EV) readiness and inspects vehicles for repairs.
• Operates EV safely and adheres to traffic ordinances and regulations pertaining to the operation of the EV.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed